Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Ranger 519VX TOUR EDITION 2005 vs Ranger Z520C Carbon Comanche 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Ranger 519VX TOUR EDITION 2005 vs Ranger Z520C Carbon Comanche 2013 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 225 hp, the Ranger Z520C Carbon Comanche 2013 has a 75-hp advantage over the Ranger 519VX TOUR EDITION 2005's 150-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Ranger Z520C Carbon Comanche 2013 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Ranger 519VX TOUR EDITION 2005 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Ranger Z520C Carbon Comanche 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Ranger Z520C Carbon Comanche 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 20,8 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Ranger 519VX TOUR EDITION 2005 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model519VX TOUR EDITION
ModelZ520C Carbon Comanche
Model Year2005
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam91 1/2 in
Beam95 in. With Rubrail: 96.5 in
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Inches91.5
Beam - Inches96.5
Depth - Detail19 3/4 in
Depth - Detail21 in
Depth - Centimeters50.8
Depth - Centimeters53.34
Depth - Inches19.75
Depth - Inches21
Weight - Detail1,580 lbs. (w/Single Console) 1,605 lbs. (w/Dual Console)
Weight - Detail1,825 lbs
Weight - kg728.02
Weight - kg827.81
Weight - lbs.1605
Weight - lbs.1825
Height [transom]23 in
Height [transom]not available
Length overall - Detail19 ft
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 9 in
Length overall - Meters5.79
Length overall - Meters6.32
Length overall - Inches228
Length overall - Inches249
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet20.75
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine max150-200 hp
Engine maxnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail45 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters170.34
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal45
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower225 - 250 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,400 lbs
Maximum capacity1,650 lbs
Storagenot available
StorageLivewell: 31 gal. Rod Holders: 8 ft. center row, 8 ft. 6 in. port (7), 8 ft. 6 in. port, 6 ft. starboard
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailGVWR (3,725 lbs.)
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - Length over all24 ft. w/Motor Down 22 ft. w/Motor Down & Swing-Away Tongue Open
Trailer - Length over all25 ft. 9 in. with motor down 23 ft. 9 in. with swing away tongue open
Trailer - Width97 in
Trailer - Width101 in
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - WeightGVWR: 5,000 lbs
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee